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Frank’s Dump—High Tide – CANCELLED

Hayward Regional Shoreline 3010 W. Winton Ave, Hayward, CA, United States

In light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled scheduled field trips through August 2020. If the timing of this order changes, we will reassess the situation and send another message. Please check our website and our Facebook page for updates.

Bodega Bay – CANCELLED

Tides Restaurant Bodega Bay 835Bay Highway, Bodega Bay, CA, United States

In light of the continuning COVID 19 crisis, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society has canceled scheduled field trips through August 2020. If the timing of this order changes, we will reassess the situation and send another message. Please check our website and our Facebook page for updates.

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Golden Gate Audubon Online Class – Evolution of Birds

This science-based course offered by the Golden Gate Audubon Society is for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. The focus is on avian evolution – from the modern theory of evolution, the evolutionary processes that have resulted in over 10,000 species of birds today, and geological events that have been much of the […]

SF Bay Bird Observatory – Birding: Love at First Sight

    Birdy Hour Speaker Series Expand your knowledge of birds, birding, science, and conservation by joining us for virtual talks and discussions. These events are free and family-friendly! Birding: Love at First Sight by Sebastian Casarez September 3, 2020 at 5pm Register here

Monthly Program: September 2020

Zoom CA, United States

Birding Info: Rosalie Howarth and Krista Vossekuil will show us the winning photos from Mt. Diablo Audubon's first ever photo contest! See who won the top prize and make plans to enter next year.       Main Program: Big Year 2019 with Eric Schroeder Eric Schroeder will share stories from his big year 2019.  […]

California Bluebird Nesting Season Celebration

Join the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society for a California Bluebird Nesting Season Celebration! On Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM we invite you to a virtual party celebrating bluebirds and ALL cavity-nesting birds. Learn about the California Bluebird Recovery Program's nest box program, hear stories from around the state, see photos and meet County […]

Prairie Falcons: Flying into the Future

Zoom CA, United States

The East Bay Regional Park District invites you to an evening with falcons. We will hear about prairie falcon populations across the Park District, including nesting at Black Diamond Mines and other locations. Wildlife Program Manager Doug Bell and Naturalist Kevin Dixon will discuss the lives of falcons and other birds of prey: the challenges […]

Free

Monthly Program: October 2020

Zoom CA, United States

Birding Info: David Robinson, from our sister chapter Golden Gate Audubon, will share information about Auk the Vote! Partnering with groups such as the League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club Independent Action, Environmental Voter Project, 350 Bay Area, Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action, and others, Auk the Vote! helps birders do all we […]

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Golden Gate Audubon Online Class – Introduction to Avian Anatomy and Physiology

A science-based course for curious adult learners who have some birding experience. An overview of what makes birds unique, including feathers and flight; how birds breathe and how they produce song; their amazing hearts and circulatory system; how they feed, digest, and excrete; how they reproduce and raise their young; how they migrate and navigate. […]

2020 World Migratory Bird Day Live Online

Online

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a global event that celebrates the phenomenon of bird migrations and serves as a call to action to protect the birds we share. Environment for the Americas organizes WMBD in the Americas, connecting people to bird conservation from Canada to Argentina and the Caribbean. WMBD is officially celebrated on […]

Free

Global Birding Birdwatching Event

Online

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE EVENT? 1. We would like to have as many people as possible join in our Global Bird Weekend on October 17 and 18, 2020. COVID-19 lockdown meant many people became more aware of their local natural surroundings. We want everyone to celebrate their love for nature and birds across […]

Free

Using eBird (Virtual Tutorial)

CA, United States

eBird is among the world’s largest biodiversity-related science projects, with more than 100 million bird sightings contributed each year by eBirders around the world. A collaborative enterprise with hundreds of partner organizations, thousands of regional experts, and hundreds of thousands of users, eBird is managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. This tutorial is aimed […]

Monthly Program: November 2020

Zoom CA, United States

Birding Info: Join Paul Detjens of Contra Costa County Flood Control District and Krista Vossekuil of John Muir Land Trust to learn about the Lower Walnut Creek / Pacheco Marsh Restoration and Public Access Project. The Project will restore and enhance more than 232 acres of salt marsh habitat and become a favorite destination for […]

Bay Area Raptor Rundown

Online

Learn to identify raptors on the coast and in the Santa Cruz mountains during the migration season. Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), as we learn about birds of prey this fall with local Naturalist Jeff Caplan, director of Common Language Nature. Raptors play an integral role in the health of our ecosystems! Learn how to identify […]

Free

Bird, Nest, Nature

Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, county health orders have closed the Bedford Gallery for in-person visits. You can still view and shop for artwork in the current exhibition, Bird, Nest, Nature, from the comfort of home! There are over 170 pieces of artwork in the show, and they make a perfect holiday gift […]

Virtual Talk: Monitoring nesting boxes for the California Wood Duck Program

Online

Join SPAWNERS for their first virtual talk. Doug Vaughan will talk about his experiences monitoring nesting boxes for the California Wood Duck Program at the San Pablo Reservoir. Participants must RSVP to to receive the meeting link, which will be sent several days prior to the event. SPAWNERS mission is to protect the San […]

Free

The Return of the Pine Canyon Peregrines, a film by Joan Hamilton

Online

THANKSGIVING FILM PREMIERE: Audible Mount Diablo’s Newest Film The Return of the Pine Canyon Peregrines, a film by Joan Hamilton Watch the film: Friday, 11/20 at 4:00 PM on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFqtvJhx-5U&feature=youtu.be Live Q&A panel discussion after the film on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/97609709144 Once extinct in the Bay Area, these masters of the sky have made a […]

Free

Monthly Program: December 2020

Zoom CA, United States

Birding Info: Do you love Northern Saw-whet Owls? Julie Woodruff will provide an update on her Northern Saw-whet Owl banding project, a local program supported by Mt. Diablo Audubon Society.           Main Program: Tricolored Blackbirds with Xerónimo Castañeda Xeronimo Castañeda is a Conservation Project Manager with Audubon California. A native of […]

2020 East County Christmas Bird Count

Hold the date for the 20th annual East Contra Costa County Christmas Bird Count!  Species and total numbers of birds within this count circle will be censused.  To participate in field trips led by experienced birders on this special occasion, or to tally birds at your yard/feeder if you live within the count circle, contact one of […]